Lean Blanchette, Ed.L.D., serves as professor of Christian Ministry and director of the Center for Faith and Family. He teaches in the Christian education field and specializes in children and family ministry. He has published three book chapters and several journal articles. In 2009, he was recognized with the Richard M. Jones Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence. In 2022, he was awarded a $1.3 million grant from Lilly Endowment for the purpose of helping parents and caregivers pass their faith to their children.